Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,947.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our program immerses students in independent research while expanding and enriching their engagement with a chosen Geography specialization. Research opportunities span these key thematic areas: Biogeography, Climate Studies, Economic Geography, Environmental Sustainability, Gender Geography, GIS Technology, Landform Processes, Historical Geography, Water Systems and Glaciers, Indigenous Land Studies, Political Geography, Sociocultural Geography, and Urban Studies.
The PhD curriculum offers adaptable, research-focused, and student-centered learning. Candidates join from diverse academic backgrounds, receiving guidance from leading experts in physical geography, human geography, and geospatial technologies. Graduates develop specialized knowledge for professional paths in higher education, public sector roles, corporate environments, or NGO work through their focused research training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 21
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 21
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.0
IELTS Reading 6.5
IELTS Writing 6.5
IELTS Listening 6.5
IELTS Speaking 6.5
Tuition
CAD
9,690